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Leaf class (computer programming)

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In class-based object-oriented programming languages, a leaf class is a class that should not be subclassed. This can be enforced either by convention, or by using a language feature such as the final keyword in java.

See also

  • Immutable object: being an instance of a leaf class is one of the commonly accepted criteria for being an immutable object.
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